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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 776.61, 1,071.86 and 527.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 776.61, 1,071.86 and 527.76 is: 728.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    776.61 : 1,071.86 = 527.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    776.61/1,071.86 = 527.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    776.61x = 1,071.86 × 527.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    776.61x = 565,682.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 565,682.19/776.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 728.40

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